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PN56 VMV

2006 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,399 mi
Last recorded106,399 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Impreza69,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 VMV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 106,399 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 106,325 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 106,309 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device link rod broken (atached to the offside rear lower suspension arm) (4.1.5 (a))

may have sports cat fitted hard to tell

Pass 2 Jul 2019 93,444 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 93,444 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 86,746 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,212 miles

Nearside Rear has cuts out of sidewall but no cords showing

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 80,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage!

rear wiper blade is split!

Pass 5 Jul 2016 78,333 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2015 76,771 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,778 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 59,929 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorating at rear

Fail 17 Nov 2012 59,929 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust slightly deteriorating at rear

Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,724 miles

nsf tyre weaing on inner and outer edge and aproaching tread wear indicators

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2010 41,479 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,606 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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PN56 VMV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 69,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN56 VMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PN56 VMV is a 2006 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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